Amy has nearly two decades of service in the early childhood field in various capacities. Prior to joining SCPITC, she was a technical assistance specialist with Horry County First Steps. She has also held positions as a Quality Enhancement Specialist with Smart Start of Brunswick County and was a preschool teacher in a 5 star program in North Carolina. She is a Certified Trainer and Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) with the S.C. Center for Childcare Career Development. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Mount Olive College in Wilmington, NC.